Equipment Operator Crusher Assistant

GCC • Rapid City, SD

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator Crusher Assistant performs routine inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and maintenance of crusher equipment and related systems. The assistant monitors conveyors and other moving components, checks material flow and equipment condition, makes adjustments to support consistent product flow, and communicates potential problems to the crusher operator. The position operates the crusher when the operator is absent and assists with maintenance of the crusher, hammer mill, screens, and chutes. The employee may also be directed by plant supervisors to work where and when needed to meet plant needs.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. GCC describes itself as a producer, distributor, and marketer of cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and related construction products in Mexico and the United States. The company highlights a culture of innovation, high performance, safety, employee growth, and sustainability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training.
• Mechanical background sufficient to perform basic maintenance on crusher equipment.
• Knowledge of operation and preventive maintenance of quarry equipment.
• Ability to take initiative and function effectively without immediate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform lubrications and inspections on crusher equipment.
• Operate the equipment when the crusher operator is absent.
• Keep the crusher area and equipment clean, free of debris, and in good working order.
• Monitor conveyors and other moving components not visible to the operator.
• Check material flow to and from conveyors, chutes, pumps, and storage bins.
• Check belts, head pulleys, dust collectors, oil levels in the rock breaker and B-6 fan, and dust collector fan bearings and V-belts each day.
• Adjust screens, conveyors, and fans to control product size or grade or maintain uniform material flow.
• Communicate with the crusher operator and report potential problems.
• Prod, break, or discard rock to prevent plugging when operating the crusher in the operator's absence.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and perform equipment maintenance.
• Clean floors and remove rock from around belts.
• Grease the rock breaker daily and grease the B-12 fan bearing monthly.
• Keep records of materials processed.
• Assist with maintenance of the crusher, hammer mill, screens, and chutes.
• Work where and when directed by plant supervisors to meet plant needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Company culture that promotes internal career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED